spina bifida

Question 1

a spinal cord malformation is what

Answer 1

spina bifida

Question 2

what are the classification of spina bifida

Answer 2

spina bifida occulta ..hairy patch
opened posterior vertebral body

meningocele…protrusion of the menings
myelomingocele….protrusion and opened spinal cord

Question 3

spina bifida occulta classifications

Answer 3

depending on the degree of neural involvement
asymptomatic
urinary system
diagnosis is made after an x-ray

Question 4

facts about the meningocele

Answer 4

its rare
theres a herniation
mild disability

Question 5

what is the most common type of spina bifida

Answer 5

myelomeningocele

Question 6

the neural tube extends from where to where

Answer 6

brain to the spinal cord

Question 7

the neural tube develops from where

Answer 7

neural layer early in the embryonic development

Question 8

what are neural tube defects

Answer 8

these are malformations that occur during the opening and the closing of the neural tube

Question 9

factors that can cause spina bifida

Answer 9

maternal stress
diabetes in pregnancy
maternal obesity
Fever in the first trimester
Family history

Question 10

what is seen in 80 perc of people born with myelomeningocele

Answer 10

hydrocephalus

Question 11

neurological symptoms seen in hydrocephalus

Answer 11

flask paralysis
lost tendon reflex
bowel and bladder incontinence
Muscle weakness

Question 12

what can hydrocephalus be correceted with

Answer 12

shunt surgery

Question 13

why do people with spina bifida have walking prob

Answer 13

muscle imbalance
foot defeormities
knee deformities
spine deformities
spastic lower extremity muscles

Question 14

in which pediatric disorder is the cocktail parry syndrome seen in

Answer 14

spina bifida

Question 15

at what region is the hip instability still problematic

Answer 15

lower lumber region

Question 16

what are the probs seen in the evaluation of the sacral region

Answer 16

hip extensor and abductor paralysis
pes cavus

Question 17

some aim of physiotherapy for the spina bifida

Answer 17

increase proprioception
develop physical activities
gain independent mobility
preven deformities
prevent contracture

Question 18

two things to be done by the physiotherapsists in the neonatal region

Answer 18

passive movements and stretching ex for muscle length and rom

positioning to improve and maintain normal posture

Question 19

what are the common deformities in the neonatal period

Answer 19

talipes equinovarus or TEV
congenital hip dislocation

Question 20

what is the treatment for the child in the neonatal period of spina bifida

Answer 20

varus and equine postion should be treated by bringing the foor to eversion and dorsiflexion with plaster splinting

Question 21

why is abduction splints not required in theneonatal period

Answer 21

they will cause abduction contractures

Question 22

things that are really important in the neonatal period

Answer 22

Passive exercises, stretching exercises, positioning, skin care and
family education

Question 23

important things in the pt for preschool

Answer 23

home arrangements
passive exercise and stretching exercise
active arm and upper extremity movements
family education

Question 24

what month does children with spina bifida start to stand

Answer 24

18-24 months

Question 25

a device used to aid ambulation and standing in spina bifida is

Answer 25

KAFO

Question 26

In what disorder is windswepthip seen in the preschool period

Answer 26

spina bifida

Question 27

what is the windswept hip

Answer 27

one hip is adducted the other is abducted due to prolonged sitting

Question 28

the most important problems in the adolescent period is

Answer 28

social and emotional prob
socail isolation and obesity

Question 29

In uncontrollable hydrocephalus is children what happens to the neurological symptoms
Mental and motor

Answer 29

Becomes indefinite
Ment and motor becomes retarded